Part-Time Bilingual Teacher Assistant

Kipp Massachusetts • Indianapolis, IN

296d • $22

About The Position

The Bilingual Teacher Assistant at KIPP Indy Public Schools plays a crucial role in supporting multilingual learners, assisting with both academic and language development. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher and other staff, this position focuses on delivering high-quality, differentiated instruction in English and Spanish to ensure that all students are able to meet their academic and language goals. The Teacher Assistant will work closely with students in small group and one-on-one settings, providing essential language support, classroom management, and fostering student engagement in both languages. The role also includes partnering with families to ensure clear communication and support for students' progress.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Minimum of a high school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in education, bilingual education, or a related field preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Experience working with multilingual learners is highly preferred.
• Strong belief in the potential of all students and a commitment to providing equitable learning opportunities for multilingual learners.
• Ability to connect with and build trust among students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Willingness to work as part of a team to achieve common goals for student success.
• Ability to adjust to changing classroom needs and maintain a positive, energetic attitude in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records of student progress.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multilingual learners.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated instruction to multilingual learners in English and Spanish.
• Provide small group and one-on-one support for students who need additional assistance to meet academic and language goals.
• Work closely with students to support English language acquisition and development in both the classroom and individual sessions.
• Reinforce language skills through targeted instructional strategies in Spanish and English.
• Help manage classroom routines, engage students in learning activities, and provide ongoing encouragement to support student success and self-confidence in both English and Spanish.
• Partner with the classroom Teachers and other staff to monitor student progress, identify areas of growth, and develop instructional strategies tailored to meet students' needs.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a positive, inclusive, and productive classroom environment.
• Act as a liaison between students, families, and teachers, communicating in Spanish as needed to provide updates on academic progress and social-emotional development.

Benefits

• Part-time position with expected working hours from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Starting salary of $22 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED